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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 16% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 64% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 25% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The WASL is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
  • The grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female45%
Male45%
Black32%
Asian74%
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income36%
Special education7%
Limited English13%

ScienceThis School
All Students16%
Female13%
Male13%
Black8%
Asian17%
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
White19%
Low income6%
Special education0%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female57%
Male54%
Black44%
Asian90%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Low income46%
Special education7%
Limited English19%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female11%
Male23%
Black23%
Asian24%
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White14%
Low income11%
Special education0%
Limited English0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The WASL is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

 

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